November 15, 2011 - Dave Koz fans are thrilled with his fourth Christmas album. All the songs on his new release “Ultimate Christmas” are compilations from his three previous holiday albums. Now this is ringing in the festivities Koz style! 
October 25, 2011 – It was only a matter of time before the Air-Com Radio Network added another station to its line-up. Interestingly, the new station attracts the same demographic as the very popular Smooth Jazz Now – 35-64 adults. 
October 24, 2011 – It’s a great time to win an iPad-2! With the Holidays just around the corner you could consider it a great present for yourself or, better yet, give it to the one you love! 
October 20, 2011 – This is no ordinary album. In fact, there is nothing normal about this album and that’s what makes this one of the most perfect projects that’s ever come across my desk.
– With two more Smooth Jazz stations (WLOQ in Orlando and Wave/Toronto) giving up on the format this week we thought it was time to mix up the genre, just a bit! “Smooth Jazz Now” has decided to add more life to this format. 
– On her third album Colbie Caillat has decided to strategically give us an uptempo summer-vibe. It still sounds like her smash debut “Coco” but this time it’s Colbie with caffeine and it’s positive and fun
– There are not too many things in life as deliciously lazy as Michael Franks voice. The guy could chill out someone on deaths door. Seriously, angst has no place on a Michael Franks record – he’s good at one great thing..making you feel good! 
– Not many groups have stood the test of time like Airborne. Coming in around the time that the NAC format was really starting to cook, 1988, this outfit grew with every project, gig and album. Having just released their most powerful album yet, New Horizon’s, it looks like the world is ready for this, a full dose of positive, social conscious fusion. We sat down with the band to chat about all the twisting, yet beneficial roads taken. 
– The smart ones in life know that it’s not how you fall down in life that counts but how you get up. Zach Bandolin has had his fair share of topsy-turvy moments but the guitarist keeps swinging. 
- French Smooth Jazz guitar sensation Emmanuel Abitebol, more known as U-NAM, came to fame with his widely acclaimed somophore album ‘Back from the 80’s’ released in 2007. 
- Programming Smooth Jazz Radio has allowed me to discover talent over the decades and follow the twists and turns in their career. Such is the case of saxophonist Steve Cole an artist whom has played on numerous number #1 Smooth Jazz hits and been a regular spin on most smooth jazz radio stations play lists. 
– There’s always been an understated value to everything that Sade does and sameness to her entire repertoire. That quality of old wine has served the singer/band well… until now. Unlike Norah Jones who has, at least, tried to mix-up-the-pot, Sade really needs to stop wearing the same dress to every party. 
– Well, one things for sure, Mindi Abair is not shopping on Main Street anymore. As they say, “run away from the past and eventually it will run into you.” |
Review – Patrick Yandall – A New Day by Fran Samuel In 2004, Patrick Yandall had also received a lot of press and media attention for his "From the Ashes" on the New York label, Apria. It was featured in Jazz Times and Smooth Jazz News had a huge three page article on it. It also had quite a few names on the CD. Randy Brecker on trumpet, Will Lee on bass, Joel Rosenblatt (of Spyro Gyra), Kimo Cornwell (of Hiroshima), Scott Wilkie, Ada Rovatti, Sandy Weltman (St. Louis Blues harmonica star) and others. It was recorded at Tony Bennett's studio in New Jersey. A state of the art amazing studio that is run by Tony's son, Dae. It had a single that did very well and is Patrick’s biggest selling to this Day. It was a cover of the group War's "All Day Music.”
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“A New Day” is Patrick’s 10th release! It really received a lot of attention right out of the gate. One of the tracks "Mr. Fattburger" is a dedication to Patrick’s mentor Carl Evans Jr. the leader of that group who passed away not to long ago. The title tune was written because of President Barack Obama. "Pistons Stomp" is a dedication to Yandall’s beloved Pistons as he grew up rooting for them in Michigan. "If You Love Me" was written for the Isley Brothers vibe in everybody. The title track which is the single is the most popular, but Europe seems to love "If You Love Me", BA programmed their HD channel with "Mr. Fattburger", and WGRV and some other stations jumped on "Urban Flight". "A New Day" really feels amazing. I love to play it. It is co-produced by Marc Pierucci. The tracks are performed live but with an extra kick! A little some’um, some’um for people to dance and groove to. So far people are doing just that! - by Fran Samuel |
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Review - Patrick Yandall - "From the Ashes" Apria Records "Club Humphreys" is particularly representative of Yandall's style: incredible drive which punches you right in the gut. "Hope springs eternal" featuring Hiroshima's star Kimo Cornwell on the organ, has already become a hit in the UK and is starting to do well on this side of the pond. His remake of the war classic "All day Music" is also moving up the charts. Could "From the Ashes" be Yandall's breakthrough CD? It certainly would be deserved. Patrick has worked long and hard at this craft. Beginning to play clubs at the ripe old age of 14, he has been involved with all aspects of the music business: touring, session work, live performances, composing and producing. An accomplished writer, Yandall pens all his own songs and also writes for radio and TV. "My two biggest goals as a musician were to make a living making music and to have audiences appreciate what I do. I have achieved those so far, but I'm always trying to reach higher ground. Playing for audiences and making them happy is the ultimate." says Patrick. He claims to be obsessed with music:" I wake up thinking about it and go to bed doing the same. Music is my soul" And it certainly shows when you listen to "From the Ashes", an original album on the cutting edge of Smooth Jazz. Way to go Patrick! - by Françoise Morissette |
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